Sketch Saturday - Week 161 25 June

Hi All,

This was the second card I made, I chose to make it a Welcome to your New Home, I don't know anybody who is moving, but you never know!!!



I chose to use image (I am so sorry I've completly forgotten who it is), the Design Papers are from Kanban and so is the Sentiment Greeting. I was looking for something to go in the corner and I found some sticky flowers in Mum's craft room. So I used them.

The charm I thought would totally fit in and I found a nice place to put it.

I would like to enter this into Sketch Saturday - Week 161 25 June

Well I'll say bye bye.

Anne-Marie x x

A Gem of a Challenge - Challenge 24

Hi Everyone,

I've had the most wonderful day card making, its been utter bliss. Well this is the card, I followed the diagram as instructed, the only part the diagram thats not the same is where I put the sentiment. I hope its ok, I didn't have room where it was meant to go.


I chose to do the Pink Gem image which was Get Well Milly, which I glittered to add a bit of dimension, the Design Papers are from Kanban, they are so nice to use. The sentiment is also from Kanban. I decided to add a bit of lace, which is multicoloured (sorry Mum your knickers have lost their lace!!!), I threaded a piece of ribbon though it.


I added some flowers at the end.

I am going to put this in the following challenge: A Gem of a Challenge - Challenge 24

I hope you like it.

Anne-Marie x x

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 23 June

Hi All,

Finally got in from such a busy day, I was at the hospital for classes to help with the Stroke I had last year. And my Mum was at a different hospital, for the news on her Cancer that she has. Her cancer was not in remission but its well on the way to being, she has to go back in 3 months to have it checked. Whereas my class, its a long, long road.

Well onto my card, I thought that I would try Willow Sketchie Challenge.




I chose to do a Housemouse image, I do think these are sweet. It is coloured in using Pro-markers. I took the colour for the card from the yellow of the cake wrapper. I chose to use my bits and bobs from my stash box to complete the task. The sentiment is from Kanban.



The topping I decided to glitter it as it makes it look a lot more appetising, and fun to eat!!!

I would like to enter this into Willow Sketchie Challenge - 23 June

Wish me luck.

Anne-Marie x x

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 107

Hi All,

It was one of those days today bright sunshine followed by the most terrential downpour, I mean I was at the doctor's, where my blood was being tested for medication. I went into the doctor's and there was sunshine, and I came out and it was pouring down, and I have to say lets just wear summer clothes!!!!!

Well onto my card, I found the challenge on Sweet Sketch Wednesday they do very interesting sketches. Well onto my card............

For this card I chose todo a Beccy Image she does the most amazing sketches, and there for free. I coloured it in using Polychromo Pencils blended with Sansador. I finished the image with glitter on the cake. The DP came from Papermania the Heather Collection, I used the Polka Dots and also the Candy Stripe. The Sentiment comes from Kanban.

I then added some flowers, not sure about them? The picture isn't that good, so apologies for that.

I am going to enter this card into the Sweet Sketch Wednesday 107

Well of I go to have a look on the net for some more challenges!!!!

Anne-Marie x x

Incy Wincy Designs - Challenge 99

Hi All,

Well this is my third and last card I made.


For the image I chose to use this one, and its one that I really like. There is so much detail in it, it is coloured in using Pro-markers and several parts of it are high lighted using gold coloured pen. The DP come out of my stash. The sentiment is from Kanban. I added pearls and these were from my stash.

I then added some flowers.

I would like to put this one into the following challenge: Incy Wincy Designs - Challenge 99

I think I'm going now, just in time to watch tv.

Anne-Marie x x

Sketch 'n' Stash - Challenge 64

Hi All,
Only me again, told you it was card making day!!!

Here's my card:


I'd thought I'd use a Housemouse Stamp, they are so cute. Coloured with Pro-markers and a sprinkling of glitter (more on myself!!!). The DP are from my stash. The sentiment is from Kanban. The ribbon also is from my stash.

This photo shows that extra glitter was added.

I would like to enter this one into Sketch 'n' Stash - Challenge 64

Anne-Marie x x

Peartree Designs - Challenge 54 - Sketch

Hi All,

I decided today was going to be a card making day, well it was going to be while my Mum was at the hospital. She was going for a CT scan, after having cancer, I just hope there was nothing o the scan that we need to worry about.

Well onto my card.


I chose to use a sweet little mouse for my image. My DP came out of my scraps box, which is why I can't remember there names, I guess I was trying to use all of my scraps up out of my scraps box, could find a elephant in there!! I did use a MS Punch, the sentiment was from Kanban, the ribbon was also from my scraps box.


I added some jewels, just to finish it off.

I would like to enter this in the Peartree Designs Challenge 54

Anne-Marie x x

Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Challenge 60

Hi All,

Today was a day when card making took a priority, well that was the dream. But I managed to get one done.

And so onto my card.


I chose to do a fairy image, which I glittered (and me!!!), to give it extra zing. I used scraps of paper, sorry I didn't make a note of them. The sentiment is from Kanban. The pearls and flowers I got from my stash.

To finish the whole card off, I tied a bow myself (which is an achievement in its self), which I am very pleased with.

I would like to enter this into Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Challenge 60

I hope you like it.

Anne-Marie x x

Sketch Saturday - Challenge 160

Hi All,

I've been really busy today, lots of things to do, things without an outcome. The only thing which seemed to have a outcome was my card I made, really nice card. I was impressed, as I managed to sell 4 of my cards, my Mum's friend came to the house today and looked at my cards and boy she wanted 4 of them, wow!

Lets get onto my card.


For this card the image used a Sarah Kay image that I am really impressed with. The Design Papers are from my set of do-crafts they are in the colour Sunshine, they are Candy Stripe, Mini Polka, Gingham and Floral. I finshed off my card with two swirls. The ribbon and pearls are from my ever increasing stash.


I finished off with a fantastic stamp from Kanban, how fantastic!! The flowers are from my Stash.

I would like to place this into Sketch Saturday - Challenge 160

I hope you like it.

Anne-Marie x x

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 16th June

Hi All,

Didn't think I was going to make a post on here this evening, it's been a very busy day. I had to go for a medical today, which was really fun. The medical was to do with the DWP, basically it's to do with the Stroke I had on 2nd November 2010, I mean if I could use my arm I would, I don't have to be told to use it!!!

Well anyway onto the card which I did to answer the Willow Sketchie Challenge.



For this card I chose to do use a Hanglar Stanglar image, and I think this one is so cute. The design papers are from the Patch Work Pals, this is totally lovely. The plain pink design papers came from my stash. The gems also are from my stash.

The flowers came from my stash, but I think go with the card beautifully.

I am really pleased with this card, I would like to enter it into Willow Sketchie Challenge - 16th June.

I hope you like it.

Anne-Marie x x

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Week 106

Hi All of You,

Didn't think I was going to make it today, after I had to go to our local shops with Mum (she is getting out now). It was the fortnightly shop today and the first time with Mum (not again!!!!). Only joking it is lovely seeing her out. Anyway this is my card I did for Sweet Sketch Wednesday


The image I chose to do was from Hangler Stangler, I was so impressed with the image. The design paper I chose to use were again from the magazines that teach you about card making (have to say my Mum is pleased that someone is using them). The sentiment is from Kanban and I think it goes with the card. The ribbon is from my stash as are the brads.

The flowers are from my stash, which I think sets of the card.

Anyway I would like enter it into Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Week 106

I hope you like it

Anne-Marie x x

The Sweet Shop Challenge - SSS112

Hi Everyone,

I didn't think I would do a challenge today, but after looking around on the internet I found one which I'd never done before, it's called The Sweet Shop Challenge. So here's my card:



The image is from Penny Black, I matted and layered the orange card which everything was onto. The DP were freebies which came from Card Making books, I decided to thread through some red ribbon, through the lace which I was going to use. The sentiment is from Kanban which I matted and layered onto orange card.

Finally I attached the flowers onto the card, and I used a leaf punch.

I'd like to enter this into The Sweet Shop Challenge - SSS112

Hope you like it

Anne-Marie x x

Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Sketch 59

Hi All,

I have to apologise about my photo's the weather here is horrible, dark and rainy, yuk!!!

Well here is my card.


Firstly I purchased the image from Kenny K sometime ago and I fancied a bit of a change, it is coloured in using polychromos, blended with sansador. I finshed it off with a little bit glitter. The DP were from the books which are explaining how to make different cards and things. The sentiment is from Kanban. I then finished off with adding flowers.

You can see that I have done a chocolate box bow as I wanted it to be a bit different.

Well I would like to enter this card into Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Sketch 59

I hope you like it.

Anne-Marie x x

Sketch Saturday - Week 159

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I didn't put anything on here yesterday, I was just so tired after walking to the Doctors and then doing a bit of shopping, and again walking home. Well just to say I'm back and raring to go.

Well here's my Card for Sketch Saturday.

The image came from Pink Gem Designs and she is called Kaya in Boots, it is coloured in using Pro-markers, and finished off with glitter (I'm sure that I'm addicted to using and wearing it!!), the Design Papers came from all the books we have lying around about card making, to name but one Making Cards. The flowers came from lace edging, I just cut the purple flowers off.

The other flowers came from my stash, with the leaves being punched.

I would like to enter this card into Sketch Saturday - Week 159

Well I'm off now to find something else.

Anne-Marie x x

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 9th June

Hi Everyone,

Its been a busy old day for me, the morning was fine but in the afternoon I get picked up and go to the hospital. I go there to get some help with understanding about what the stroke has affected. I realise that I'm not as bad as everyone else, even though I can't use my right arm, you just learn to do everything with your left arm. Not sure if its my outlook on life!!

Well onto my card, and here it is.

The image is from Pink Gem Designs, I've always said that I like owls and this one just confirms it. I have coloured it in using Pro-markers, and glittered her bow, butterflies and flowers. The DP's come from Papermania, called Easter Themes - Colossal Paper Pack and it has been layered blue paper that was already in my craft box. I also took time to put a border of purple flowers on the top and bottom edges, but should have thought as you can't see them. The sentiment comes from Kanban.

I then chose to put flowers on it, sorry but I can't remember where they came from.

I would like to enter this into the following challenge, Willow Sketchie Challenge - 9th June.

Well got to go now.

Anne-Marie x x